"Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jeremy who lived with his mother in a small house near the sea. His mother earned a bare living for the two of them by washing clothes for some of the wealthy families in their town. Jeremy loved her very much." <br><br>So begins the enchanting fairy tale president Jimmy Carter first spun for his daughter Amy as a child. Originally published in 1995, this favor¬ite family story has been joined with Amy Carter's vibrant illustrations to bring to life a secret friendship that produces unexpected rewards when tragedy looms in a young boy's life. <br><br>